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DV51 DLJ

2001 Fiat Seicento

Yellow Petrol 1108cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,731 mi
Last recorded142,731 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2001 Fiat Seicento47,411 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV51 DLJ
MakeFiat
ModelSeicento
Year2001
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,108cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 142,731 miles

corrosion on under body and on some components

Pass 31 Aug 2018 139,581 miles

corrosion on under body and on some components

Pass 9 Aug 2017 131,810 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake discs slightly worn

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 128,860 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 127,102 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded and greased

Fail 9 Oct 2014 127,102 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

both front to rear brake pipes corroded and greased

Pass 14 Oct 2013 123,501 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 8 Oct 2013 123,501 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 121,073 miles

advise both front tyres feathered on edges

advise light corrosion to floor pans

advise slight play in n/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 17 Oct 2012 121,073 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s rear floor corroded

rear axle and suspension corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2012 121,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on edges

o/s rear floor corroded

rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 27 Sep 2011 114,142 miles

advise o/s/f shocker and spring corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 114,136 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

advise o/s/f shocker and spring corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2010 113,456 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Oct 2010 113,456 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 108,700 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 104,802 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 104,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear handbrake linkages slightly sticking

Pass 25 Oct 2007 101,324 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 92,056 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2005 75,662 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cat shield broken and insecure mounting point

n/s rack end (not track rod end) initial movement

How Reliable is the Fiat Seicento?

Based on 527,923 MOT tests across 43,589 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
3,837
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
43,589
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 40,977
Brake pipe excessively corroded 38,236
parking brake recording little or no effort 27,599
brake binding 26,292
Headlamp aim too low 24,513
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DV51 DLJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento in Yellow with a 1,108cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Fiat Seicento models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 47,411 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Fiat Seicento fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 40,977 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DV51 DLJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Seicento typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 25 years old, this Fiat Seicento is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DV51 DLJ is a 2001 Fiat Seicento, first registered on 11 October 2001.

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